lean in

verb

leaned in; leaning in; leans in

: to persevere in spite of risk or difficulty

Then there's the racial justice crisis and making sure that we are leaning in during this time of recovery and crisis into the very important conversations around diversity and inclusion.—

Laura Fuentes, quoted in Washington (D.C.) Business Journal

Attending college began as a time of "leaning in," because it took courage to attend a large campus without much parental support and no friends attending with me.—

Sue Nokes

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But this week his power seemed to be growing, and Musk appeared to be leaning in. —

Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024 This being, season six, my second season on the show, getting to lean in and realize Mel and Jack’s romance further in the midst of the wedding season was exciting as well. —

Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024 When pairing cannabis with other ingredients, remember to lean in! —

Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Then there’s the side that loves that and wants to lean in, and what that means for someone who loves performance and wants to put on a performance. —

Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lean in